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Setup Guide - Page 5

...10 Windows Vista® Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software ... 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating ...

Setup Guide - Page 7

..., adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s This section provides information about setting up your Studio Slim 540s may cause it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your...

Setup Guide - Page 8

NOTE: A DVI connector may be available on your computer if you purchased an optional discrete graphics card. 6 Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the Display Your computer uses one of two different connectors for displays such as monitors and projectors. -OR- The HDMI connector is a high-performance ...

Setup Guide - Page 9

... your display to select the connection type you will use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at dell.com. 7 NOTE: You can connect to the display using the VGA cable (which type of... computer: the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector (optional). Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the Video Cable to the Display Check your TV or monitor to see which usually has blue...

Setup Guide - Page 10

... the DVI Connector (Optional) Connect the display using an HDMI cable. NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI and DVI cables from the Dell website at dell.com. 8 Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect Using the HDMI Connector Connect the display using a DVI cable. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect your keyboard and mouse to...

Setup Guide - Page 11

... if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s A network connection is not required to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. To attach your computer to a network or broadband...

Setup Guide - Page 12

Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10

Setup Guide - Page 13

... slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up to 15 minutes to...

Setup Guide - Page 14

...Studio Slim 540s • Wireless LAN connections that may or may not be installed in your computer based on decisions made at dell.com. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one from the Dell... up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Setting Up a Wired Connection If you...

Setup Guide - Page 15

...service outage. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your desktop or if you want to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Under Network and Internet, click ... modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Setting Up Your Studio Slim 540s If you do not have an ISP icon on your ISP. 5.

Setup Guide - Page 16

1 Using Your Studio Slim 540s 2 4 3 Your computer has indicators, buttons, and 5 features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for Optical ... towards the back) to 8 open /close - Press here to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 Eject button for common tasks. Front View Features 1 Service Tag -

Setup Guide - Page 17

... off when pressed. Connects to an audio cable for audio input. 10 Hard drive activity light - A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Power button and light - Connects USB devices that are connected occasionally, such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 8 Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone...

Setup Guide - Page 18

A few seconds later the disc ejects. 16 The drive automatically pulls the disc in the center of the disc tray, with the label facing outwards and gently push the disc tray. To eject a disc from the drive, press the eject button. Using Your Studio Slim 540s Using the Optical Drive Place the disc in and begins reading its content.

Setup Guide - Page 19

... available on page 18. 1 2 Card slots - Access connectors for the power supply. Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back View Features 1 Back panel connectors - For more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on your computer. 2 4 Power connector - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 Power supply LED - Insert the power cable. 3 4 17...

Setup Guide - Page 20

... to be in connector - The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. Connects to a network or broadband device. Using Your Studio Slim 540s Back Panel Connectors 12 11 10 9 8 7 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 IEEE 1394 connector -

Setup Guide - Page 21

.... 19 On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 9 HDMI 1.2 connector - NOTE: For a monitor without going through coaxial digital cables. Using Your Studio Slim 540s 6 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to a monitor or projector for both audio and video signals. Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. On computers...

Setup Guide - Page 22

... access the display properties window: 1. Check your purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at the time of the desktop. 2. After connecting to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Studio Slim 540s Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section...

Setup Guide - Page 23

... option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer. To back up computer. 3. Click Back up files or Back up files: 1. Using Your Studio Slim 540s Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in the Back up Files wizard. 21 This power option saves power on your computer...

Setup Guide - Page 48

... regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications Computer Model Studio Slim 540s This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer...

Setup Guide - Page 54

patents and other rights owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 52 Use of this document applies to the products listed below: • Studio Slim • Studio Slim 540s • Studio Slim 540sn Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. Appendix The information in this ...